Counsellor profile
Sandra Ankrah, NCPS
United Kingdom
Counsellor - stress and relationship concerns
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- CredentialsNCPS
- RegistrationNCPS, United Kingdom / NCS23-04990
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Twi
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- Person-centred approach
- Cognitive behavioural tools
- Solution-focused steps
About Sandra
Sandra Ankrah is a counsellor registered with NCPS and has around ten years' experience in practice. She is based in the United Kingdom and works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain and anger among other concerns. Sessions are conducted in English and Twi where helpful.
Sandra describes a person-centred way of working. She does not treat herself as the expert who knows the answers in advance. Instead she listens, asks practical questions and helps people outline what they want to change. The focus is on clear conversation rather than technical jargon.
People come to her for help with life changes such as sudden illness, caring responsibilities, or parenting strain. She also supports those managing depression, self-esteem struggles, addictions, sleep and eating issues, and career pressures. Anger and communication problems are included among the common themes she sees.
Sandra draws on several practical approaches to shape sessions. Cognitive behavioural tools can help people notice and change patterns of thinking and behaviour. Solution-focused ideas are used to identify small, achievable steps between sessions. Psychodynamic perspectives may be brought in to look at longer-standing feelings and their origins.
Her approach is straightforward. Conversations aim to clarify what matters to the client and set realistic next steps. Sessions tend to combine active listening with practical exercises and reflective discussion. People who want plain, direct help for everyday emotional problems often find this style useful.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's perspective. In practice this means the counsellor reflects what the client says, asks clarifying questions and supports the client to set goals. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, concrete steps and on what is already working, helping clients build momentum quickly.Choosing the right approach is part of the conversation. Sandra will work with the client to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as priorities shift, so the therapist and client check progress and adapt the plan together.
If you want to use online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter or more frequent check-ins when needed. Some people prefer audio-only calls for lower bandwidth or less camera time, while others use video for face-to-face interaction; confirm what is offered when you book so sessions fit your routine.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Twi
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Sandra works with a wide range of adult concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship strain, parenting issues and anger.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centred way of working, combining active listening with practical techniques from CBT and solution-focused methods.
How much experience does she have?
She has around ten years' experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Twi.
Are international clients accepted?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.